Comparisons
How we compare to the alternatives.
Honest, opinionated, written without spin. Each comparison includes the situations where the other option wins. We tell you when to pick someone else.
- Mini Trends vs.
Anthropic / OpenAI implementation partners
Anthropic and OpenAI implementation partners deliver excellent work.
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Offshore development agencies
Offshore development agencies are a real and legitimate part of the software supply chain.
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Hiring a full-time senior AI engineer
A full-time senior AI engineer in 2026 costs $250k–$400k all-in (US, base + equity + benefits) and takes 4–9 months to hire if you are competing with FAANG and well-funded startups.
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